Sports Instruction

Deegan

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Sports Instruction

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Life Lessons Learned Through Sports

by Deegan

Reading Level 6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Coach Mike Deegan knows a secret: sports aren’t just games—they’re lessons for life! From the field to family time, every play teaches something important. Discover how Mike’s journey shows you can always get better, no matter who you are.

Themes

SportsFamilyPersonal GrowthLeadershipMentorship

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book follows Coach Mike Deegan as he connects the lessons learned in sports to everyday life challenges, including personal growth, family, and leadership. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers authentic reflections on balancing multiple roles and encourages continuous self-improvement without heavy conflict or mature themes.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

224 pages
ISBN
9780886822422
Pages
224
Publisher
Creative Co (Sd)
Published
June 1991
Type
Fiction